# The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 1999, Paragraph 16: Rule 51 (procedure on close of poll)


After rule 51(1) there shall be inserted–
“(1A) The contents of the packets referred to in paragraph (1)(b) to (e) and (g) to (i) above shall not be combined with the contents of packets made under the corresponding rule that applies at a local government election; nor shall the statement prepared under paragraph (4) below be so combined.
(1B) References to the returning officer in paragraph (1) above are references to the returning officer who discharges the functions specified in paragraph 2 of Schedule 5.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/787/schedule/5/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scottish-parliament-elections-etc-order-1999/schedule-5/paragraph-16
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